Training Programme Director for Ophthalmology ST3-4 (North London) | NHS England

NHS England; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare organisation in Greater London is seeking a Training Programme Director for Ophthalmology. The candidate will oversee the regional training programme, handle specialty-specific matters, and manage postgraduate assessments. Ideal applicants should be experienced NHS Consultants with strong leadership and communication skills, committed to enhancing training standards. This role requires dedication to patient-centered care and professional development. Colleagues are expected to work on-site at least 40% of the time. The application closes on Monday 12 Jan 2026.

Qualifications

• Experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of Ophthalmology training.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-professional team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the specialty’s regional training programme.
• Handle specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns.
• Recruitment to training posts and programmes.
• Manage postgraduate programmes including assessments and trainee support.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Understanding of Ophthalmology training

Education

NHS Consultant

Job description

Overview

An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director for Ophthalmology for North London.

The role responsibilities are ST3-4 resident doctors in North London, as well as Examination courses and Conference.

The role of Training Programme Director is to work with and support the Postgraduate Dean in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions within the specialty, aligned to the NHS England mandate. The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College, and guidelines and standards established within Ophthalmology are met.

The successful applicant will work closely with the Head of School, other Ophthalmology TPDs, LaSE team including PGMDE Business Manager, Postgraduate Dean, and other key departments including Quality.

They will work with the Postgraduate Dean to produce doctors who will strive for the highest standards of patient‑centred care and commit themselves to a lifetime of professional development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the specialty’s regional training programme
• Handle specialty‑specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns
• Recruitment to training posts and programmes
• Postgraduate programme management, including assessments, progression, rotations, support and remediation, OOP management, trainee management careers support, less than full‑time training, inter‑deanery transfer, academic training and other related work‑streams.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of Ophthalmology training across the region and who will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi‑professional team.

Strategic Context

The NHS England board has set out the top‑level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high‑quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care.
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation.
• Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in‑person.

If you are successful at interview, we will run an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) in the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR). This transfer gathers valuable information from a previous or current NHS employer to support the onboarding process, including statutory and mandatory competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You will have the opportunity throughout the recruitment process to inform us if you do not consent.

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS willbe offered on a secondment basis only, agreementshouldbeobtainedfromtheiremployerpriortosubmittingtheapplication.

This advert closes on Monday 12 Jan 2026.